Briggs, Raymond
Overview
Works: | 550 works in 2,232 publications in 13 languages and 41,182 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Comics (Graphic works) Wordless picture books Graphic novels Animated films Children's films Comic books, strips, etc Humorous fiction Christmas fiction |
Roles: | Author, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Illustrator, Artist, Creator, Other, Director, Author of introduction, Contributor, Conceptor, Originator, Draftsman, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, uns, Author of dialog |
Classifications: | PZ7.B7646, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Raymond Briggs
- Father Christmas by Fiona Watt( Visual )
- The telling line : essays on fifteen contemporary book illustrators by Douglas Martin( Book )
- Magic pencil : children's book illustration today by Laing Art Gallery( Book )
- Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Children's literature review( )
- Something about the author( )
- Notes from the sofa by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The multi-media melting pot : marketing when the wind blows by R. W Kilborn( Book )
- Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Fungus the Bogeyman( Visual )
- Time for lights out by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Raymond Briggs' The snowman by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Blooming books by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Raymond Briggs : blooming books by Nicolette Jones( Book )
- The snowman collectors book by Louise Irvine( Book )
- When the wind blows by Raymond Briggs( Recording )
- Raymond Briggs with Barry Took by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- When the wind blows by Jimmy T Murakami( Visual )
- Snowman - the snowman & the snowdog( Visual )
- The snowman and the snowdog by Hilary Audus( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Raymond Briggs
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
188 editions published between 1978 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 4,659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
188 editions published between 1978 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 4,659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
Father Christmas by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
109 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
109 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
Jim and the beanstalk by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
65 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and held by 1,971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
65 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and held by 1,971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
The elephant and the bad baby by
Elfrida Vipont(
Book
)
62 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 1,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
62 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 1,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
When the wind blows by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
55 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
55 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
The Mother Goose treasury by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
41 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
41 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
The snowman storybook by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1978 and 1997 in English and held by 1,121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Unlike the original edition, this version has words
18 editions published between 1978 and 1997 in English and held by 1,121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Unlike the original edition, this version has words
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a fantasy dream visit to the North Pole
48 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a fantasy dream visit to the North Pole
The adventures of Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
10 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
Ethel & Ernest by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
39 editions published between 1998 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
39 editions published between 1998 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
Ug : boy genius of the Stone Age and his search for soft trousers by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
21 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
21 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
The bear by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
32 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no-one else can see, comes to live with her
32 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no-one else can see, comes to live with her
All in a day by
Mitsumasa Anno(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world
16 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world
A bit more Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
9 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
Fungus the bogeyman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
51 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
Father Christmas goes on holiday by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
42 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
42 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
The fairy tale treasury by
Virginia Haviland(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty-two of the world's best-loved fairy tales, including the The Emperor's New Clothes, The Frog Prince, Gone is Gone, The Sun and the Wind, and The Bremen Town Musicians
25 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty-two of the world's best-loved fairy tales, including the The Emperor's New Clothes, The Frog Prince, Gone is Gone, The Sun and the Wind, and The Bremen Town Musicians
Collected poems for children by
Ted Hughes(
Book
)
11 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
11 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
The snowman and the snowdog by
Hilary Audus(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
13 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
The Christmas book by
JAMES REEVES(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixty-two selections, for and about Christmas including ballads, carols, legends, modern tales, and verse from literary and oral sources
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixty-two selections, for and about Christmas including ballads, carols, legends, modern tales, and verse from literary and oral sources
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- Santa Claus (Fictitious character)
- Random House (Firm)
- Ahlberg, Allan Author
- Coates, John Producer
- Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
- Jackson, Dianne Other Performer Scenarist Illustrator Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Editor
- Channel Four (Great Britain)
- Blake, Howard Musician Conductor Author Lyricist Composer
- Vipont, Elfrida 1902-1992 Other Author
- Snowman Enterprises
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Adventure stories Ambrus, Victor G Arctic Ocean--North Pole Bears Blake, Quentin Briggs, Ernest, Briggs, Ethel, Briggs, Raymond Brotherliness Burningham, John Caricatures and cartoons Children's poetry, English Children's stories Christmas Christmas plays Christmas stories Comic books, strips, etc Dogs Dreams Elephants Fairy tales Friendship Genius Giants Graphic novels Great Britain Humorous stories Illustrated children's books Illustration of books Illustrators Imagination Inventions Monsters Mother Goose Nuclear warfare Peace Picture books Picture books for children Pieńkowski, Jan Prehistoric peoples Recreational vehicle camping Santa Claus Scotland Snow Snowmen Stone age Stories without words Toy and movable books Vacations Winter
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Alternative Names
Briggs Raymond
Briggs Raymond Redvers
Briggs, Raymond Redvers 1934-
Briggs Redvers, Raymond 1934-
Brigs, Rajmond
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs britischer Illustrator und Autor
Raymond Briggs Brits schrijver
Raymond Briggs engelsk illustratör, serieskapare och barnboksförfattare
Raymond Briggs English cartoonist, illustrator, and writer
Redvers, Raymond Briggs 1934-
Рэймонд Бриггс
رايموند بريغز
რეიმონდ ბრიგზი
브리그스, 레이먼드 1934-
브리그스, 레이몬드 1934-
브릭스, 레이먼드
브릭스, 레이먼드 1934-
포력격뢰몽 1934-
ブリッグズ, レイモンド
ブリッグス, レイモンド 1934-
レイモンド・ブリッグズ
布里格斯, 雷蒙徳
雷蒙德·布里格斯
雷蒙德·布雷格斯
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